CVW
14Mar12
I felt the film utilized split-screen quite well.
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Zachary George Najarian-Najafi
8Apr12
Compared to DePalma's other films, Carrie lags when it comes to energy and absurdity. There are some amazing moments, and DePalma's visual style is flamboyant as usual, but it really is way too uneven and it shows. As usual, the opening is masterful and the soundtrack magical. The ending alone deserves recognition for its cinematic intensity.
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David LaGaccia
16Mar12
A weird movie for sure, lots of interesting camera work. I liked the part when Carrie and Tommy danced; it went from enchanting to nauseating to frightening in a matter of moments. I would love to see a Criterion release.
Mr. Arkadin
12Mar12
A number of iconic set-pieces (and multiple strong performances, Spacek's being the best), but I have to say, having finally seen it, that it's not at the top of my De Palma Favorites List.
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Greg S.
2Mar12
Some of DePalma's approaches are a bit drawn out but otherwise he nails down the dark fairytale aspect of the book. Interestingly enough elements of the film that are clearly in tune with the 70's dont date the film but actually enhances the modern fairytale quality. The image of the mother crucified at the end is quintessential DePalma with his approach to violence taking on religious significance. Must see.
nowhere_fast
18Nov11
THE MOST AWESOME TERROR MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN. I loved see this when it's night and cold. The last scene is memorable, and I don't have any feeling of fear. I watch this when I was 13 lol
Tigrane
1Sep11
Except from the opening and final scene (brilliant ones), 'Carrie' endures one of the most ridiculous Brian De Palma direction. Come on, the split-screen? That was awful. Same with the poor sound work, and the unbearable, never-ending use of the 'Psycho' theme. I still think Sissy Spacek rocks.
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Ryan Clark
24Aug11
This is my all-time favorite film. I've seen it countless times and I never get tired of it. The opening, the prom scene, and the ending are incredible, as well as everything in-between. Pino Donaggio's score is perfect.
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Muhamad Fajar Ibrahim
8Aug11
Spacek and Laurie together on screen = deliciously bone-chilling. And oh, that prom scene was so sweet I want to lick the red syrup on Carrie's dress.
MarcH
30Jul11
I think De Palma nailed this one. Great direction and towering performances all around. He was lucky as hell to get this cast. Also...it is "Exhibit A" if you think "music makes the movie."
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xPanchi
8Jun11
Del libro de S King y dirigida por Brian de Palma ......onda la venganza heavy al bulling odioso de los que son super populares en la secundaria (que termino gringo...pa nosotros de la Media..jajja) y que molestan a los raros, silenciosos, estudiosos, etc (si fuiste uno de ellos siéntete complacido con esta pelicula) :)
Liam Dot Seeland
26May11
MASTERPIECE! And Sissy Spacek is so beautiful in the most quirky way ever. I also like the character Norma in this movie, even if she's a bitch.
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Mayukh Sen
10Apr11
why totally facile crap like the exorcist is deified to the point of cinematic oblivion while carrie – brilliant, psychologically manipulative in every sense of the phrase, silly but not self-importantly so – is regarded as a form of low pop art i'll simply never understand.
Chuck Vollers
26Feb11
Holds up beautifully, although I still prefer "Phantom of the Paradise" and "The Fury."
Mayukh Sen
29Aug10
masterpiece. sissy spacek gives one of those legendary female cinematic performances. i'm convinced that the primary reason it has lower than 4 stars here is because everyone likes to lazily refer to de palma as an imitator rather than acknowledge him as the true visionary he really is.
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zombieludde
16Jul10
What do you get if you mix Bava-esque lighting, a touch of old greek tragedy, the presence of Stephen King and a whole bunch of stuff nicked from Hitchcock? You get THIS. Brilliant.
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